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The Exceptionally Extraordinary Emporium(en)

A documentary film about the cherished tradition of costuming during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Members of the city's colorful costuming community share their unique traditions while gathering at the epicenter of all things costuming - the family-owned fabric store, Jefferson Variety.

Daughters of Darkness: Locations of Darkness(en)

Director Harry Kümel and writer Pierre Drouot revisit the locations from their classic movie Daughters of Darkness.

The Mute's House(en)

A building in Israeli Hebron, which has been deserted by its Palestinian occupants, is called 'The Mute's House' by the Israeli soldiers stationed there and by the tour guides who pass by daily. The building's only occupants are a deaf woman, Sahar, and her 8-year-old son, Yousef. The family's unique story, in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, unfolds through the eyes of the young and charismatic Yousef, as he goes through his daily routine on both sides of the torn city.

Berliner Ballade(fr)

Some months after the fall of the Berlin wall, during the time of federal elections in Germany in 1990, Chris Marker shot this passionate documentary, reflecting the state of the place and its spirit with remarkable acuity.

A Europa é um Jardim(pt)

The Artist in Me(en)

A short documentary following 19-year-old Amanda Dunbar, who shares her thoughts on being an artist alongside a group of children in her art class. This documentary is included as a special feature on the 2002 Barbie as Rapunzel DVD.

Hay Que Ser Paciente(es)

Meg's Jaw - A film essay(en)

This is Meg. She has TMJ and not a lot of time to work on it.

Paparazzi(fr)

Paparazzi explores the relationship between Brigitte Bardot and groups of invasive photographers attempting to photograph her while she works on the set of Jean-Luc Godard's film Le Mépris (Contempt). Through video footage of Bardot, interviews with the paparazzi, and still photos of Bardot from magazine covers and elsewhere, director Rozier investigates some of the ramifications of international movie stardom, specifically the loss of privacy to the paparazzi. The film explains the shooting of the film on the island of Capri, and the photographers' valiant, even foolishly dangerous, attempts to get a photograph of Bardot.

Nice Chinese Girls Don't!(en)

Kitty Tsui, Chinese American writer, poet, body builder, and lesbian activist, tells of her arrival as an immigrant to San Francisco and, amidst the anti-Vietnam war protests, finding her way to San Francisco State, which influenced her on her path as an activist and poet. In this first ever documentary about a Chinese American Lesbian, Tsui brings to life her coming of age in San Francisco in the 1970s, her challenges, and her continued rise to celebrity by being re-discovered by a whole new generation of Feminists.

Mermaids Against Plastic(es)

Tamara is from the ocean and water runs in her veins. Born in a fishing village on the Mexican coast, she became a full-time scuba instructor. When she discovers plastic in her beloved ocean, she sets out to get the diving industry to stop using single-use plastic.

One Second in Montreal(en)

A silent succession of black-and-white photographs of the city of Montreal.

Weegee's New York(en)

The best known, "Weegee's New York" (1948), presents a surprisingly lyrical view of the city without a hint of crime or murder. Already this film gives evidence, here very restrained, of Weegee's interest in technical tricks: blur, speeded up or slowed-down film, a lens that makes the city's streets curve as if cars are driving over a rainbow. - The New York Times

Out from Smoke & Ash(en)

In 1921, the Tulsa, Oklahoma neighborhood of Greenwood was one of the most affluent all-black communities in America. Known as the 'Black Wall Street,' it covered 40 square blocks and boasted more than 600 businesses and 15,000 residents which was demolished, scores killed, and thousands left homeless. This is the retailing of this story through a mix of mediums and performances as well as spoken word.

Space Station 3D(en)

Some 220 miles above Earth lies the International Space Station, a one-of-a-kind outer space laboratory that 16 nations came together to build. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this extraordinary structure in this spectacular IMAX film. Viewers will blast off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center and the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Russia for this incredible journey -- IMAX's first-ever space film. Tom Cruise narrates.

The Case Against the 20% Federal Admissions Tax on Motion Picture Theatres(en)

At the time this film was made, motion picture theaters were required to pay a 20% tax on gross ticket sales, and Congress was debating lowering this tax (as well as others) in a bill being considered by a Congressional committee. This film, which was made especially to be shown to members of the committee, sets forth the motion picture industry's case for reducing, if not eliminating, the tax.

We Must Have Music(en)

A short history of movie music is presented, from silent films accompanied by a single piano, to the elaborate song scores for musicals (with scenes from MGM's musicals) and background music for dramas. Conductor/composer

P.M.(es)

Controversial cinéma vérité analysis of Havana’s lumpenproletariat in waterfront bars and cafés shortly after the failed Bay of Pigs invasion.

Journey into Amazing Caves(en)

Journey into Amazing Caves is an extraordinary IMAX adventure into the depths of the earth to uncover the secrets to life underground.

Chronos(en)

Carefully picked scenes of nature and civilization are viewed at high speed using time-lapse cinematography in an effort to demonstrate the history of various regions.

Partie de boules(xx)

Friends and relatives playing a game of boules, arguing about who's team is winning.

Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero(en)

After finding a magic wig that turns him into the drag super-shero, Maxxie LaWow, a shy young barista, Simon, must find the town's missing queens and rescue them from Dyna Bolical, an ambitious queen bent on harvesting their magical anti-aging tears.

Pochacco in Jack and the Beanstalk(ja)

Pochacco stars in a recreation of the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Moments: Six(en)

A serial killer and the detective who tracked him down find themselves in an unexpected stalemate.

The Blue Lotus(fr)

Tintin is visited in India by a Chinese gentleman who brings him a message. Then, an unseen marksman throws a poisonous dart right into his neck. The only clue Tintin receives from the now mad messenger is that there are problems in Shanghai related to a man named Mitsuhirato.

Perder el tiempo(en)

Ramiro hates to waste the time...

Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali(te)

Srinivas Rao, a hearing and speech-impaired man travels back home on a Hyderabad Metro Train but falls asleep. Another passenger. Sameer, finds this amusing and decides to post a picture of Srinivas Rao Online, labeling him a drunkard.

Yowamushi Pedal(ja)

Sakamichi Onoda is a high school student. He is an otaku, who loves animation and he is also a loner. Although he isn't good in sports, he decides to enroll in the bicycle racing club. Unexpectedly, he finds that he has a talent for bicycle racing. For the first time, he has a friend. Sakamichi Onoda exceeds his limits and finds pleasure in the sport of bicycle racing.

99% Muhrim - Get Married 5(id)

When Mae and Sophie re-embrace religious for fearing of afterlife, everyone around them panicked.

Tuff Guy(fr)

Following an inappropriate remark towards a woman, a young man finds himself plunged into a parallel world where he will endure a series of remarks and micro-attacks usually reserved for women.

Return(en)

A girl is at school. Suddenly it's as if she can't breathe. As she runs down the stairs we follow her into her mind. It takes us deep into dark woods.

Donald, the Star-Struck Duck(en)

John Candy has to team up with Donald Duck to star together in blockbuster movie.

Have Mercy(ar)

Nadia and Dr. Ra'fat fall in love, but Nadia's sister, Nawal, tries to approach Ra'fat to secure the fulfillment of her aspirations. Nawal, being the unfaithful wife that she is, also gets involved with Rusdhy, and when things aggravate, she asks for her sister Nadia's help.

Belly Up(pt)

Two hit men, a veteran and a beginner, chatter in a bar on Brazil-Paraguai border, while waiting for their victim to appear.

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